Don't fear this adaptation of a classic
By John Nathan
This revival seems fresh in view of current events
This is a juke box musical on steroids but it fails to move John Nathan
This Unconventional play by an Israeli playwright makes uncomfortable viewing
This drama misses the chance to dig deep
Folk music is the focus for this absorbing play
A debate over the casting of non-Jews in Jewish roles has hit centre stage
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It’s been another tough year for theatre, says John Nathan but when doors opened there was much to love
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Everyone should see this piece of political theatre, says John Nathan
This Kit Cat Cabaret breaks the mould
Philip Pullman's book is brought to the stage in an astonishing act of story-telling
Was it worth reviving this comedy? Alas, not
By Maureen Lipman
He was the composer’s composer — and actors would do anything to be in one of his shows
The composer and lyricist was matchless in his invention and peerless in his field
John Nathan loves Zadie Smith's up-dated version of a Canterbury Tale
Royal Court Theatre apologised earlier this month for using a Jewish stereotype in a play
By Felix Pope